Thinking Out Loud: Thursday Rambles

I’m linking up with Running with Spoons again for Thinking Out Loud. Thanks for hosting, Amanda!

Remember how I wrote about slacking on strength work last week? And how I was ready to turn it around? The good news? I did it. The bad news? I am so sore.DOMS is real. I woke up early this morning for my scheduled 4.5 miler (day 2 after all my weighted squats and lunges) but couldn’t drag my tight, tired legs out of bed. I am going to try and squeeze the run in tonight or leave it for tomorrow.

I can’t stall too much, however, because my first half marathon is officially four weeks and change away. If the countdown doesn’t make it feel real, this week’s 8-mile long run will. At this point in the plan, each week’s long run also corresponds with my personal longest distance run to date.

I can’t describe yet how it feels to finish each long run because I have waited so long to be strong enough to do it. It’s incredible to see those numbers rise on my Garmin.

On a different note, I have been enjoying a few small things that have made all the difference while I chug away through training. Here’s a little round-up…

I love, love, love Injinji socks, Victoria; this reminds me that I really need to get some more!! I’m so glad you enjoy them, too. We got some free meals from Blue Apron, as well; we really enjoyed them. I’ve not ordered any more, as of yet, but I think I’m going to try them out again. Everything was so fresh and it took the guesswork out for me. You’re doing great!!! Hope your day has gone well!